Baytown police hiring faces civil rights challenge
A federal lawsuit claims Baytown police entrance tests violate Title VII by denying women equal employment opportunities. Data show 12 women and 113 men hired in Corpus Christi era, with only 19 percent of female applicants passing tests vs 63 percent of men. Officials defend validated tests and ongoing review.
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Pet photo contest invites entries and public voting
Baytown Sun invites online or mail entries to P O Box 90 Baytown Texas 77522 or drop off at 1301 Memorial Dr The top five in each category will be published July 15 for public voting and prizes awarded for each category Winners appear in the July 30 paper
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City discusses substandard buildings and pool code changes
Easum explains state law defines substandard buildings with a notice and abatement process. Tyne Property Maintenance Code governs general upkeep while hot tubs and spas were added to the pool section. Violations are Class C misdemeanors with up to a $500 fine. Editor noted Timothy Kirwin’s July 9 city council remarks. Grady Randle remains the city attorney.
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Reacher film cast sparks debate over Jack Reacher role
Discussion centers on Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher with author Lee Childs noting the character’s metaphorical size. Fans protested the casting and some compare Cruise to other actors. One suggestion is renaming the film to "Little Men" to reflect the mismatch.
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Statement on suspects in La Porte school incident and charges timeline
Krueger says students are returning soon. law aims to arrest the trio with school resource officers and detectives. He notes criminal mischief has a two year statute of limitations and burglary five years. Local citizens and students are kept engaged. Crime Stoppers video shows three unidentified males.
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